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An ivory netsuke of a tigress and cub School of Tomotada, Kyoto, late 18th century image 1
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An ivory netsuke of a tigress and cub
School of Tomotada, Kyoto, late 18th century

23 February 2022, 11:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

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An ivory netsuke of a tigress and cub

School of Tomotada, Kyoto, late 18th century
The mother seated, her head turned to the right, her tail passing over her right flank, one forepaw resting protectively on the back of her recumbent offspring, the whole powerfully rendered in well-patinated and slightly worn ivory, the eye inlaid; inscribed in a rectangular reserve Tomotada. 5.2cm (2in) long.

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Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA and China is already prohibited.

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